Candied Grapefruit Peel

Ingredients

• 2 grapefruit
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• red or green food coloring
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water

Directions

Remove peel in 4 sections. Cover with cold water, boil 10 minutes and drain. Repeat that process 3 times. Cut peel in thin strips with scissors. Combine sugar, syrup, and water in another saucepan, add color. Add peel and bring to a boil. Boil gently for 40 minutes. Cook until most of the syrup is absorbed. Drain in strainer. Roll in granulated sugar. Let dry uncovered 48 hours. Store in container.

By Trudy from Springfield, IL